Childminder EY422238

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 17 December 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder maintains a safe and welcoming environment. She has exceptionally strong emotional bonds with the children and they are extremely content in her care.  Children are extremely happy, secure and actively enjoy the childminder and her assistant's interactions. Children display high levels of confidence and self-esteem and enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder provides a good range of stimulating and exciting resources which supports children's future learning and progress for the move to school.  The childminder continually chats to the children about what they are doing. She listens well, repeats and introduces age-appropriate words to play activities to extend children's communication and language skills.  The childminder is an ambitious leader and has high expectations of her practice and that of her assistant, and this is consistently reflected within the care they offer.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to support her assistants to offer children have enough time to reflect and gather their thoughts to respond to questions.  The childminder does not regularly gain detailed information from parents before children start to help build on the effectiveness of initial assessments even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on the support given to assistants in the use of questioning techniques to give children sufficient time to think and respond to questions  gain more in-depth developmental information from parents before children start in order to inform planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during planned activities and free-play sessions.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including developmental records, staff details and planning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of protecting children and knows what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare or safety. She shares this knowledge with her assistants. The childminder proactively keeps her knowledge up to date and she supervises the ongoing development of her assistants well overall. For example, they attend regular training courses which help to further develop their skills. The childminder evaluates her practice well. She works with her assistants and parents to identify any changes to improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants are effective teachers and they consistently link aspects of children's play to real-life situations. For instance, they link animals in a story book to the children's experiences at a farm visit and reintroduce animal names and sounds. The childminder observes children in their play. She reflects on these observations and accurately plans learning opportunities which link to children's developmental needs. Children enjoy regular outings in the local community. For example, weekly trips to local groups help to support children's social and physical skills. The childminder shares information with parents regularly. For example, she informs them of children achievements and discusses her plans for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally nurturing and sensitive. She is highly skilled at responding to the individual needs of children who seek her attention and enjoy endless cuddles and reassurance. For example, the childminder is highly effective at recognising children's non- verbal signs that they are tired. Children behave excellently and they receive unlimited support and encouragement. The childminder is highly effective in reinforcing positive behaviours and aspects of safety. For example, children are calmly and consistently reminded how to use the slide safely and to wait their turn. The childminder supports children's health and personal care extremely well. For instance, she provides children with an abundance of nutritious snacks and offers limitless praise as children sit independently and skilfully cut their own fruit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make strong progress from their starting points. They are motivated and curious learners. For example, they enjoy water play and use a range of senses and skills to explore the possibilities of the resources available. From a young age, children learn to be independent and make choices. For example, they eagerly chose from the clear toy boxes and help to tidy toys away.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422238 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1058982 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Maidstone, Kent. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm throughout the year and she works with two assistants. She receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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